David Chattam
Five years have passed and Luther still blames Detective John Smith for destroying his life, as John had helped convict Luther on a murder charge. After being denied parole, Luther, along with two goons, escapes from prison. John, now married, is a minister and stepfather to an adolescent girl. Seeking revenge, Luther and his goons break into John’s house and hold his family hostage. John makes a harrowing attempt to coax Luther to do the right thing – but will he do it?
Over the last year, a series of grisly murders has plagued the small town of Solace. Investigators are baffled because no cause of death can be determined. Local law enforcement is under suspicion and county detective Kyle Fishburn is sent undercover to find the killer. Investigator uncovers a frightening twist when he realizes that the murders are not your garden variety homicides.
A man in his mid-20s and still living at home with his mother and stepfather who puts all his eggs in one basket: the girl who works at his local coffee shop. The problem is, she has a serious boyfriend. As the become closer, the line between friendship and intimacy is blurred, and the situation forces both to examine where they are in their lives.